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Alcohol permits in New Jersey
Every TTB Federal Basic Permit holder in New Jersey - wineries, distilleries, importers, and wholesalers, from the public List of Permittees.
- 1,620
- Total permits
- #14
- National rank
- 17.4
- Below median · per 100k
- 384
- Cities covered
Count rank ≠ density rank
New Jersey holds 1,620 federal alcohol permits (#14 of 52 by count) but ranks #35 at 17.4 per 100,000 residents — count rank and density rank diverge on this state.
- #14
- by total permits
- #35
- by permits per capita
- 1,620
- permits in state
- 17.4/100k
- residents
Source: TTB List of Permittees (August 2026) · Census Vintage-2023 population.
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Data updated September 2026
New Jersey vs all states by federal permit count
Where this state's TTB Basic Permit count sits among every state and territory on PlainAlcohol
1,620 14th of 52 higher than 38 of 52 states
States, banded by federal alcohol Basic Permit count
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source TTB List of Permittees · August 2026
Permit mix
How New Jersey's 1,620 permits split across the four classes.
Top cities in New Jersey
Bar length = federal alcohol permit holders in the city
- Newark
Newark, New Jersey
66 permits
- Jersey City
Jersey City, New Jersey
50 permits
- Edison
Edison, New Jersey
40 permits
- Clifton
Clifton, New Jersey
30 permits
- Hoboken 25
Hoboken, New Jersey
25 permits
New Jersey alcohol industry score
One composite grade from New Jersey's own TTB permit data, benchmarked against every other state and territory PlainAlcohol tracks (not an external industry standard). A state missing an input is graded on the remaining dimensions alone -- the missing weight moves to them rather than deflating the score.
TTB-permitted producers per 100,000 residents
1 minus the Herfindahl index across distillery/winery/importer/wholesaler permit shares -- higher means no single permit type dominates
Distinct cities with a TTB-permitted producer, per 100,000 residents
Source: TTB List of Permittees, August 2026, and U.S. Census Vintage-2023 population. See methodology.
All permit holders (1,620)
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal alcohol permits are in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 1,620 active federal alcohol Basic Permits - 104 wineries, 73 distilleries, 691 importers, and 752 wholesalers. That is the 14th most of any U.S. state or territory.
What is New Jersey's per-capita permit rate?
New Jersey has 17.4 federal alcohol permits per 100,000 residents (U.S. Census Vintage-2023 population), ranking 35th by density. Per-capita rates are high in wine- and spirits-producing states with smaller populations.
Which New Jersey city has the most permit holders?
Newark leads New Jersey with 66 federal alcohol permit holders, followed by Jersey City, Edison, Clifton.
Are breweries included?
No. Breweries do not hold an FAA Basic Permit, they operate under a Brewer's Notice (IRC §6103, protected from disclosure), so they are not in the public TTB List of Permittees this directory is built from.
Where does this data come from?
The TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published August 2026, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration.
Reading New Jersey's count-vs-density split
New Jersey holds 1,620 federal alcohol permits (#14 of 52 by count) but ranks #35 at 17.4 per 100,000 residents — count rank and density rank diverge on this state. Federal Basic Permits authorize FAA Act activity, not retail sale, and are not a substitute for the state ABC license.
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published August 2026, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Per-capita rates use U.S. Census Bureau Vintage-2023 population (Verify with the Census Bureau →). Confirm any record against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only; see our disclaimer.